The average train between Stafford and Halifax takes 4h 53m and the fastest train takes 2h 3m. The train service runs several times per day from Stafford to Halifax. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 3 times a day between Stafford and Halifax. The earliest departure is at 4:50 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Stafford is at 11:54 PM which arrives into Halifax at 7:18 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Piccadilly and take an average of 4h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


2h 11m • 2 changes

2h 5m • 2 changes

2h 11m • 2 changes

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No, there is no direct train from Stafford to Halifax. However, there are services departing from Stafford station and arriving at Halifax station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 53m.
Stafford to Halifax train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Stafford station.
Stafford to Halifax train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Halifax station.
Book your Stafford to Halifax train tickets online with Cross Country, Metrolink and 2 other operators.
The distance between Stafford and Halifax is 102.9 km. The road distance is 139 km.
You can take a train from Stafford to Halifax via Manchester Piccadilly, Piccadilly, Victoria, and Manchester Victoria in around 2h 10m.